Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Children's and Young Person's Day Unit

Paula Wright; Worthing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Worthing is seeking an enthusiastic nurse to join their Children's and Young Person's Day Unit. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, individualised care to patients while mentoring junior staff. Candidates must hold UK NMC registration. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a supportive team committed to optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric nursing essential.
• Ability to deliver individualised patient care.
• Understanding of Trust policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver effective clinical care in CYPDU.
• Ensure high-quality patient care for children and young people.
• Supervise and mentor student nurses and junior staff.
• Manage medication and discharge planning.

Skills

Proficient clinical practitioner

Effective communication

Holistic nursing care

Mentoring and supervising

Education

UK NMC registration

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our paediatric team at Worthing Hospital. We are looking to appoint a forward thinking and enthusiastic nurse to work in our Children's and Young Person's Day Unit (CYPDU). The successful candidate will work alongside the Children's ambulatory care manager to support the paediatric nursing team whilst maintaining responsibility for a safe and effective service.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can’t be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be a proficient clinical practitioner who will be able to lead, influence and deliver effective care. They will take charge of CYPDU caring for children and young people with nursing needs. They will have a responsibility for ensuring care is coordinated and resources are used, effectively.
• Ensuring the highest quality, effective and compassionate patient care is received by the child, young person and their families/ carers whilst on the unit.
• Excellent, holistic and individualised nursing care will be delivered through assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating. This will be in line with local, Trust wide and National policies, procedures, values and behaviours.
• Promoting a supportive learning environment in which to supervise and mentor student nurses, paediatric Nursery Nurses and Health Care Assistants.
• The post holder will act as an advocate whilst demonstrating effective communication and listening skills which are age appropriate for the child and young person.
• Ensure care is family focused and tailored to the needs of the child or young person.
• Participate in the assessment, implementation and delivery of individualised patient care seeking guidance where appropriate.
• To report on the condition of patients to the Clinical Leader/Medical staff, assisting them in ascertaining treatments and ensure these are carried out.
• To ensure that all patients' data is accurately recorded.
• Ensure that all patients have nutritional assessment and that individual needs are fully met.
• Be responsible for the control and custody of all medication and drugs in accordance with Trust policy.
• To administer drugs as prescribed, checking and witnessing controlled drugs.
• Ensure safe effective discharge planning, involving the multidisciplinary team as necessary.
• Take charge of a group of patients, taking into account patient/relative/carers wishes.